The Nama People of Namibia

The Nama People of Namibia

Have a closer look at that N$50 bank note as you hand it over to pay for your meals, curios or accommodation in Namibia.  The face which appears on several Namibian bank notes is that of Hendrik Witbooi, much admired leader of the Nama people during the first...
Namibia’s friendliest people – the Kavango

Namibia’s friendliest people – the Kavango

En Route to your accommodation in Namibia you will notice a thriving roadside trade in beautiful woodcarvings, baskets, clay pots and ornaments.  The carvings are largely the work of the Kavango men who are skilled at transforming the dolfwood of the Kalahari sandveld...
The Damara People of Namibia

The Damara People of Namibia

Together with the San, the Damara are one of the oldest nations in Namibia and their origins are unrecorded.  This is largely due to their loose social structure, which made them unable to defend themselves against the more unified tribes, dispersing them far and wide...